Issue of 5th May-11th May 2025
LEAD ARTICLE
A Message from the Market
When US president Donald Trump detonated a trade bomb on 2nd April, with levies set to bite from 9th April, global markets shuddered. Stocks tumbled for four days as investors braced for chaos. Yet, days later, president Trump paused the tariffs for 90 days on all—excluding China—and exempted electronics, triggering a relief... Read More
CROSSHAIRS
On 29 April  2025, the Supreme Court of India (SC), issued a landmark order directing the central bureau of investigation (CBI) to register seven preliminary enquiries and set up a special investigation team (SIT) to probe, what it termed as, an ‘unholy nexus’ between lenders and real estate...
BUSINESS
India and the UK have finalised a landmark free trade agreement (FTA), set to eliminate tariffs on 99% of Indian exports. The pact benefits labour-intensive industries, including textiles, leather and auto-components, while UK businesses gain lower duties on whiskey and automobiles. Projected...
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MARKET
Indian equity indices closed lower on Friday, with the NIFTY settling at 24,008, down 265.80 points (1.10%). The Sensex fell 880.34 points (1.10%) to 79,454.47. Escalating tensions between India and Pakistan have weighed heavily on market sentiment. While conflict had been anticipated,...
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STOCKS
Parag Milk Foods Ltd (Parag), established in 1992 by Devendra Shah, is headquartered in Manchar (Maharashtra)—a region known for its abundant milk supply. The company commenced operations with the commissioning of a value-added dairy facility in 1998, producing ghee and butter under its...
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Privi Speciality Chemicals Ltd (Privi), India’s leading aroma and fragrance manufacturer, reported a 100% year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in net profit for Q4FY24-25, driven by process innovations and strong demand for its core products. The company also outlined an ambitious capital expenditure...
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Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL) reported stronger-than-expected results for the quarter ended March 2025—the first quarter of calendar year (CY)2025 (Q1CY25)/fourth quarter of financial year (FY) (Q4FY24-25), as robust volume growth and operational efficiency helped offset margin pressures in South...
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The contract research and testing industry is a critical pillar of global innovation—whether it is in developing safe medicines, ensuring the quality of what we eat, or certifying the electronics we use every day. As pharmaceuticals research & development (R&D) becomes more complex and costly,...
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MUTUAL FUNDS
The best three and the worst three mutual fund schemes over the past three years ranked by their quarterly rolling returns. Premium members get access to a more refined list of top schemes by logging into Moneylife Advisory.                                    ...
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CONSUMER ISSUES
In an era of constant connectivity and rapid information exchange, the age-old tactic of war-mongering has found a new ally: digital misinformation. From the devastated cities of Ukraine to the embattled streets of Gaza, and the tense borders between India and Pakistan, conflict today is not...
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